Animal prints, especially snake print is so HAWT this season. It's everywhere from clothing to accessories. I doubt I would wear a leopard print dress, but it's something about this reptilian alternative that has the right amount of edge and sauciness that suited me.

The only alteration I made was lengthening the hem by right under 3 inches. Which brings me to an issue I have with some patterns. There is not a lengthening point. So if you're a tall girl and need to make adjustments at the waist or hem, you're own your own for figuring it out.

The instructions were pretty "AVERAGE" for a Vogue Pattern. If you're accustomed to sewing VPs and working with knits, you should have no problems with this. I didn't.

What I LOVE most about this dress is it is flattering both coming and going! And with the gathers in the front, you can actually eat while wearing it!

I decided to wrap my ties and tie them in back.

I like that the skirt tapers off to the hem. This creates a VERY body-conscious silhouette. And the pockets and pleating draws the eyes straight to the hips. So if you're not good with your hips, thighs and butt, walk away from this pattern.

Love my snake ring and my faux snakeskin clutch!

A platform sandal was the perfect touch!

This is a very sexy dress and I knew from the moment I saw it, it would be mine! This is also a great seasonal transition dress as well. It can go from sandals to layered on top of a turtleneck with tights and ankles booties! I'm in love with it already!

You look great, as always, and I am so impressed with your sewing skills. You have inspired me to start sewing again after a very long (15-year) break. So what a great surprise to open up the new Vogue Patterns yesterday and find you have a feature inside! Congratulations!

From one Ericka to another Erica...I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE IT!!! This is perfection from head to toe! I purchased the pattern over the weekend during the Joann sale, and now I can't wait to figure out which fabric to use for mine. Thanks for the inspiration!

You wrote - The only alteration I made was lengthening the hem by right under 3 inches. Which brings me to an issue I have with some patterns. There is not a lengthening point. So if you're a tall girl and need to make adjustments at the waist or hem, you're own your own for figuring it out.

I'm petite. I need to take an inch out of the armhole depth and an inch out of the hip depth. This is NEVER marked on the pattern and it can be quite tricky. I know I used to sew right out of the envelope when I was younger. I think in part that was because there were petite sized patterns.

Gorgeous dress. Having just discovered knit dresses I am in love with them. So easy to wear, although I have to wear the 'figure hugging' slip for best effect. I really love your fabric as well, sometime difficult to choose to avoid the tarty look that some produce.